Koilonychia Model Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-BE-5192
Jlab Export is a leading Koilonychia Model Manufacturer,and suppliers in India
Koilonychia Model (code EL-BE-5192) is a teaching model of koilonychia, the spoon-shaped nail in which the nail plate becomes thin and concave. Medical, nursing and nutrition teachers use it to show a physical sign most often linked with iron-deficiency anaemia. It is made by Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) at its works in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subject shown | Koilonychia (spoon-shaped nails), as named |
| Intended use | Teaching and demonstration only; not for clinical or diagnostic use |
| Quality check | Each model is visually inspected before dispatch |
| Pack quantity | Each (sold individually) |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 7–10 working days |
| Product code | EL-BE-5192 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Koilonychia Model Used For?
In koilonychia the nail first thins and flattens, then dips in the centre while its edges turn up, until the nail can hold a drop of water. It is a classic bedside sign of iron-deficiency anaemia, although it can also appear temporarily in healthy infants and in people whose fingers suffer repeated injury or frequent contact with oils and solvents. Because nails are easy to inspect, the sign is often taught in community-health and nutrition programmes as a prompt to check for anaemia.
The model supports clinical-examination teaching in medical and nursing courses and school health-education displays on nutrition; it is a study aid, not a diagnostic tool.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Size, material and mounting — ask JLab to confirm them in the quotation.
- Quantity — orders start at 10 units.
- Companion items — the nutrition and blood-disorder models listed below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does koilonychia mean?
The word comes from Greek for “hollow nail”. It describes nails that are thin and concave, curving up at the edges like a spoon.
Is koilonychia always caused by anaemia?
No. Iron deficiency is the classic cause, but the sign can be normal in infants and can follow repeated trauma or chemical exposure, so it is interpreted together with other findings.
How is it different from nail clubbing?
Clubbing is the opposite shape: the nail curves down over a bulbous fingertip and the angle at the nail fold is lost. It is linked mainly with chronic lung and heart disease.
Who makes the model?
JLab manufactures it in Ambala, Haryana, India, and quotes for it directly; the size and material are confirmed with the quotation.
OEM Manufacturer
JLab is the trading name of Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, a manufacturer of laboratory equipment and medical teaching models in India, incorporated in 2017 and located on Hargolal Road, Ambala, Haryana. The model is produced at JLab’s own works, not resold from a trader, so institutions, dealers and importers buy factory-direct, with a visual check on every piece before dispatch. It is registered under GSTIN 06AADCJ9848D1ZE and holds Legal Entity Identifier 549300DTGS77DGYD6N03. JLab exports worldwide and ships to buyers in every region — Brazil in South America, Bangladesh in South Asia, Yemen in the Middle East, the USA in North America and Lithuania in Northern Europe are examples. See the JLab lab tenders page for tender enquiries.
Related Nutrition and Blood Teaching Models
- Iron Metabolism and Heme Synthesis Model — for how the body handles iron and builds haem.
- Angular Stomatitis Glossitis Model — mouth signs taught alongside nail signs in nutrition lessons.
- Gum of Scurvy Model — the gum changes of vitamin C deficiency.
- Sickle Cell Anemia Model — an inherited anaemia, for contrast with iron deficiency.
See the Biology Equipment range and all Biology Lab Equipment.
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Last updated: 4 October 2026
